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Our top choices for Riviera hotels

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (543 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is AU$1,020
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (988 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel to stay in very clean very new absolutely loved it and it had a fireplace which was so cute"
United States
Yveta
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,223 reviews)
"Great location for eating out inexpensively. "
United States
Amenda
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,069 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
United States
mike
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.7 km from Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,394 reviews)
"Clean room & the hot tub was very relaxing. "
United States
Felix
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.4 km from Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,110 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,117 reviews)
"Place is clean, spacious and good breakfast plus walking distance to the beach was a big plus!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Beachside Inn

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.6 km from Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.5 km from Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,143 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Sandpiper Lodge

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.1 km from Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,043 reviews)
"Helpful and attentive staff, quick check "
United States
Souren
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and parking, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed and room"
United States
Irene
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,855 reviews)
"Convenient location and beautiful area. "
United States
Agnieszka
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Inn By The Harbor

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
" The hotel is very clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful"
United States
Jun
The price is AU$285
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
La Playa Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is older architecture and had that classic feel. The rooms are small but comfortable. The hotel is at the beginning of a very nice street with restaurants and shopping. The staff is great !"
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$381
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Montecito Inn

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,016 reviews)
"Great staffs and excellent location. "
United States
Nick
The price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Marina Beach Motel

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.4 km from Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (634 reviews)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 3.4 km from Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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Our guide on where to stay in Riviera

Find the best Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Riviera?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Riviera?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, El Encanto Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Riviera hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Riviera.
What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?
Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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